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Tuscany Picture Gallery

Tuscan views while hiking The amazingly beautiful country side just goes on and on. In the Springtime (May) you will see all the green your eyes can process. We purposely plan our trips in May. You can see why. Cool, but nice temps, beautiful scenery and very few tourists in this area.

This is where to park We had to take this picture when we parked the car at the B & B we use while staying in Tuscany. This is what you will see each day as you get ready to venture out in the countryside to visit an ancient city, or two, or three.

B & B bedroom views It is just about breakfast time at the B & B where we stay. Located just outside the town of Lajatico along a country road. Perhaps a dip in the pool is in order later in the day. Hold on, I can smell the croissants and coffee downstairs.

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Downtown Lajatico Located in just the right spot for visiting Tuscany is the small town of Lajatico. As most towns do, Lajatico has a piazza with a market, the local tavern, a family restaurant with only 3 tables, and of course, a gelateria.

Local boy done well Lajatico is the hometown of Andrea Bocelli. The family-owned restaurant serves great food. We always stop by for a visit. Only 5 minutes from our B & B. Upstairs is a museo featuring Andrea’s history/accomplishments.

Florence’s famous bridge The Ponte Vecchio bridge comes from Roman times as early as the ninth century. Rebuilt many times from floods. The current structure is from a rebuild in the 1300’s. It is covered and has shops along both sides. A must see!

Duomo deluxe Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the most famous icon in Florence. This city is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Located between the stature of David and Ponte Vecchio is this famous cathedral. Building it took 140 years.

Love that lasts forever It is tradition for a couple to have their names engraved on a lock and then it is attached to a fence located on the Ponte Vecchio. Technically, it is illegal and they periodically remove them. That doesn’t mean it’s over for you!!

Multitasking in Pisa You can have a nice lunch and admire the Torre di Pisa at the same time. This restaurant is a favorite of ours with some of the best service that Italy has to offer. We will eat there the next time we go, or course.

THE Tower Not much more needs to be said. Building began in 1173 A.D. and the leaning started before the third story was finished. Lots of various methods have been used to stop it from leaning more and…….well it is still standing.

Volterra Walk the streets of this famous city and you are immediately put back in time. If the walls could talk, they would tell a story hard to believe. Volterra is only 18 km from the B & B and you can see it on the top of a hill from your bedroom.

Eight is enough The baptistery in Volterra dates back to the 1300’s and was built in an octagonal shape. Before that, a temple was on this site built by the Romans to perform sun worship. Additionally, the Romans built a theater in Volterra.

Hills are not a problem When you build a town on the top of a mountain, you have to deal with the fact that the roads will be steep. No problem for a craftsman about a thousand or so years ago to get it done. Volterra is famous for carving alabaster.

Walled cities - safe people Most all major cities in Tuscany in ancient times had a wall around it. This made the inhabitants safe. On the bottom right, you see the gate to enter. When visiting San Gimignano, you will walk through that gate.

Cruising main street Once inside the city, the main street will take you right up a small hill to the city’s piazza. A major water well is in the piazza, along with the business district for San Gimignano. This is another good place for leather goods.

Italian skyscrapers At one time there were over 70 towers in San Gimignano. Originally built as a look-out, the rich people in this town had a contest as to who could build that tallest tower. It’s not agreed upon as to who won. About 13 are left today.

Piazza del Campo Siena is a favorite of the ancient cities to visit. It is a relatively large city, therefore needing a piazza to accommodate everyone. The inset picture in the bottom-right corner give you an idea as to it’s size. It is totally paved with bricks. Home of an annual horse race around it.

Tuscan views while hiking The amazingly beautiful country side just goes on and on. In the Springtime (May) you will see all the green your eyes can process, We purposely plan our trips in May. You can see why. Cool, but nice temps, beautiful scenery and very few tourists in this area.

This is where to park We had to take this picture when we parked the car at the B & B we use while staying in Tuscany. This is what you will see each day as you get ready to venture out in the countryside to visit an ancient city, or two, or three.

B & B bedroom views It is just about breakfast time at the B & B where we stay. Located just outside the town of Lajatico along a country road. Perhaps a dip in the pool is in order later in the day. Hold on, I can smell the croissants and coffee downstairs.

Downtown Lajatico Located in just the right spot for visiting Tuscany is the small town of Lajatico. As most towns do, Lajatico has a piazza with a market, the local tavern, a family restaurant with only 3 tables, and of cource a gelateria.

Local boy done well Lajatico is the hometown of Andrea Bocelli. The family-owned restaurant serves up great food. We always stop by for a visit. Only 5 minutes for our B & B. Upstairs is a museo featuring Andrea’s history/accomplishments.

Florence’s famous bridge The Ponte Vecchio bridge comes from Roman times as early as the ninth century. rebuilt many times from floods. The current structure is from a rebuild in the 1300’s. It is covered and has shps along both sides. Aa must see!

Duomo deluxe Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the most famous icon in Florence. This city is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Located between the stature of David and Ponte Vecchio is this famous cathedral. Building it took 140 years.

Love that lasts forever It is tradition for a couple to have their names engraved on a lock and then it is attached to a fence located on the Ponte Vecchio. Technically, it is illegal and they periodically remove them. That doesn’t mean it’s over for you!!

THE Tower Not much more needs to be said. Building began in 1173 A.D. and the leaning started before the third story was finished. Lots of various methods have been used to stop it from leaning more and…….well it is still standing.

Multitasking in Pisa You can have a nice lunch and admire the Torre di Pisa at the same time. This restaurant is a favorite of ours with some of the best service that Italy has to offer. We will eat there the next time we go, or course.

Volterra Walk the streets of this famous city and you are immediately put back in time. If the walls could talk, they would tell a story hard to believe. Volterra is only 18 km from the b & B and you can see it on the top of a hill from your bedroom.

Hills are not a problem When you build a town on the top of a mountain, you have to deal with the fact that the roads will be steep. No problem for a craftsman about a thousand or so years ago to get it done. Volterra is famous for carving alabaster.

Eight is enough The baptistery in Volterra dates back to the 1300’s and was built in an octagonal shape. Before that, a temple was on this site built by the Romans to perform sun worship. Additionally, the Romans built a theater in Volterra.

Walled cities - safe people Most all major in Tuscany in ancient times has a wall around it. This made the inhabitants safe. On the bottom right, you see the gate to enter. When visiting San Gimignano, you will walk through that gate.

Cruising main street Once inside the city, the main street will take you right up a small hill to the city’s piazza. A major water well is in the piazza along with the business district for San Gimignano. This is another good place for leather goods.

Italian skyscrapers At one time there were over 70 towers in San Gimignano. Originally built as a look-out, the rich people in this town had a contest as to who could build that tallest tower. It’s not agree upon as to who won. About 13 are left today.

Piazza del Campo Siena is a favorite of the ancient cities to visit. It is a relatively large city, therefore needing a piazza to fit everyone. The inset picture in the bottom-right corner gives you an idea as to its size. It is totally paved with bricks.